The Silverado Cab and Bed Size Best for You

Information on the measurements and design of the Chevy Silverado’s bed and cab size is important for any potential buyer, but we want to go a little beyond that and explore more which types will work for the kind of pickup truck driver you are. Sometimes, it’s a little too simplistic to say cab X is only for driver Y. We want to take a more nuanced look so that you are able to make the decision smartest for you.

We at Ryan Chevrolet have plenty of Silverado options on our lot. So, if you’re looking for a used Chevy Silverado for sale near Swartz, we’re more than happy to provide one that meets your exact specifications. We make it our mission to have our lot filled with a great selection so that the drivers of Swartz and the surrounding area can have their pick of Silverados, be it a Silverado 1500, 2500 HD, or 3500 HD. These trucks’ adaptable structure means there will be one for every type of driver, from the head of a large family to a worker who needs to move mountains. Whomever you are, there’s a Silverado waiting for you.

Crew Cabs: Not Just for Families

Crew Cabs have two rows of seating and thus can seat up to six people (including the driver). You’ll have more spacious leg room in the second row than in other cab sizes, too, which means your passengers will not complain of being cramped during a long venture. Your bed size is a little more limited, but you can still have a standard-size one for your Chevy, even with all the extra space for friends and family. You just won’t have the option for the longest bed type, but the short or standard bed might suit you just fine.

It’s easy to assume a Silverado with a Crew Cab is just for drivers with families. It’s true that they work well for anyone with lots of kids or pals who come along for the ride, but it’s also great to simply have the extra room for any trip you have ahead of you. If you want to use your Silverado’s considerable towing power to bring a boat down to the Gulf, which means you’re on quite a long trip and thus want spacious seating, your Silverado’s Crew Cab will serve well. If you want to take a camper out to one of Louisiana’s many camping grounds, then you and your family will be more than satisfied. You won’t have to leave any of the comforts of home behind.

A laborer may do well with a Crew Cab, too. If you want to transport your fellow workers as much as you do equipment, then a Crew Cab is one you should be looking into. Plenty of jobs require multiple people, and you don’t want your coworkers feeling boxed in.

Double Cab: A Laborer’s Friend

The Double Cab is, at first glance, quite similar to the Crew Cab. It seats six, just like the Crew Cab. However, a Silverado with a Double Cab only comes with a standard bed size; there’s no option for a short bed as there is with the Crew Cab. This is because the rear seating is a bit tighter, although the height remains consistent. This isn’t as ideal for a family, but if you want bed space and room for the occasional passenger or fellow worker, this is the cab you’re looking for. Your fellow laborers might find the rear seat to be smaller than in a Crew Cab, but they’ll still be able to come to the work site with you no matter where it is.

Single Cab: The Workhorse Approach

No matter which Silverado you go for, you’ll get the best towing capacity when you opt for the single cab, which seats up to three people (driver included). The single cab also guarantees your Silverado has a long bed. This is why the single cab becomes a workhorse pickup truck. Towing and hauling will never be easier as the truck is designed for labor above all else.

For drivers who want to tow a lot of construction equipment around Louisiana, then a single cab is the answer. If you are planning to hitch a massive camper or boat to your truck, the best choice is a single cab. In many cases, a single cab is the best choice for bed size and payload capacity, too.

Bed Size and Payload

There are three truck bed sizes for your Chevy pickup: short, standard, and long. Each bed size progressively allows for a higher payload. The type of Silverado you get will affect the available beds. For example, the Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD, do not have the short bed available.

A short bed tends to mean more passenger room as this bed’s length is 5.8 feet, holding 62.9 cu.ft. of cargo space. Depending on the model and body type, your pickup truck may also be smaller. That might be a smart move if you’re constantly traveling around a city like Jackson or Shreveport. Others might prefer the shorter bed as they only need a little cargo volume and are not looking to have a ton of open space they do not end up using.

The standard bed might be a solid middle ground if you want to get work done but still have size concerns. The standard bed for the 1500 has a length of 6.6 feet, with 71.7 cu.ft. of cargo space. The long bed, which is 8.2 feet, holds 89.1 cu.ft. of cargo and is great if you want to load up for a trip or a work project. The Standard bed for the Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD are 6.9 feet with a cargo space of 69.5 cu.ft., while the long bed is 8.2 feet and holds 83.5 cu.ft. of space.

If you have a long bed in a Chevy Silverado 3500 HD with the 6.6L V8 engine, you can have a payload of well over 7,000 lbs on the current model. With the 2500 6.6L V8, you can go up to 3,979 lbs. With the 1500 2.7L High Output turbocharged I-4, you can have a payload of 2,260 lbs. Past models come with similar payloads, so buying used is still a smart choice. That’s a heck of a lot that you can transport; as a point of comparison, the Silverado 3500 HD’s top payload is more than some other manufacturers’ pickup trucks can even tow. If you want to have an advantage over other workers, then here’s a great way to gain one!

Advantages of a Silverado’s Truck Bed

Whether short, standard, or long, your Silverado’s truck bed has a number of features you want to know about. All of them have tie-downs so that you can safely secure what you’re traveling with. The bed itself is made with steel so that it can handle the heavy materials you place in it without taking any damage. This will let you travel with some serious peace of mind. If you hit a pothole, you won’t have to worry that any movement in the bed is causing damage to it.

The Multi-Flex tailgate will be your friend thanks to its adaptability. It can provide you with a standing desk work surface and an inner gate load stop that will prevent anything from falling out as you’re loading up your Silverado. The Multi-Flex tailgate can provide you with a step that makes loading and unloading easier, too. Better yet, this has been available for all Silverado models for the past few years.

Silverados are equipped with a multitude of camera views, which means you can keep an eye on how your payload is handling the trip, too. You don’t need to pull over and get out to see how your goods are; a quick check of the camera will satisfy any concerns.

Find Your Chevy Silverado at Ryan Chevrolet

Swartz drivers will be thrilled with our selection of used Chevys at Ryan Chevrolet. Stop by as soon as you can so we can get you the Silverado with the bed and cab that will best suit your driving lifestyle. We guarantee that we’ll be upgrading your automotive experience.